Financial & Insurance

It is our mission to provide you with affordable, high-quality treatment that fits your budget! After all, we believe financial considerations should not be an obstacle to a healthy and beautiful smile. In order to meet the needs of our patients, we offer a variety of payment options, including no-interest financing. Please ask us about financing options, credit card payments and bank drafts. We thoroughly explain your options, so that we can accommodate your needs.

Fees

The fee for treatment will vary by individual, depending on severity of the problem and type of braces used. Before your treatment begins, our financial coordinator will be glad to discuss the cost of your treatment and your financing options with you. New patients often find that braces are more affordable today than ever before!

Insurance

If your insurance covers orthodontic treatment, you will receive the benefit of reduced personal costs. Many insurance policies have a lifetime orthodontic benefit that is distinct from regular dental insurance. Remember that insurance policies vary, and we will review your insurance to determine the appropriate course of action.

Our office will gladly accept and file most insurances. Our office is NOT A PARTICIPATING PROVIDER with any insurance company plans. If your insurance covers orthodontic treatment, your out-of-pocket expenses will be less because we accept payment directly from the insurance company when it is allowed by the policy. Please bring your insurance information with you to the consultation

Your insurance policy is a contract between you, your employer, and the insurance company. Prior to starting treatment, we will verify the amount of orthodontic coverage that is available on your insurance policy. Regardless of insurance status at that time, you are ultimately responsible for the balance of your account, which the insurance company does not cover.

Most insurance policies will pay an initial "down payment" of the policy's orthodontic benefit, with all remaining benefit paid out either monthly or quarterly over the course of treatment. If the policy's plan allows, the benefits are made payable directly to Butterfoss and Barton Orthodontics. When all insurance claim benefits have been received, if any overpayment has been made, a refund will be promptly sent to you. If there is an additional amount due, we will send a statement for the balance. Ultimately, all unpaid balances are the patient's responsibility.